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Community gathering to mark century anniversary of Wytheville lynching turns ‘tragedy … into triumph’
Raymond Byrd was pulled from the Wytheville jail and killed by a mob in August 1926. His murder was one of the last lynchings in the state.
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Roanoke Valley
Extra Credit: Python believed to have started Bedford County School fire
Plus: Roanoke’s superintendent enjoys her last first day, along with school improvement news from Roanoke and Tazewell counties.
New River Valley
New River Valley Field Notes: Downtown Pulaski gets a new feature
Plus: Fairlawn is one step closer to getting its own ZIP code.
Lynchburg Area
In Lynchburg, brides can buy discounted gowns that help fund services for domestic violence victims
Over 22 years, Church Street Bridal has raised $4 million that helped fund the work of the YWCA of Central Virginia.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: A final reunion in Big Stone Gap
Plus: Lee County’s bringing back its chamber of commerce, and Russell County has a new top dog.
danville area
The 150-year-old Danville Elks Lodge is ‘waking up and coming alive’ with renovation project
The organization’s membership and community engagement stalled years ago; a handful of members are working to change that.
Martinsville area
Road to a deal: Patrick & Henry Community College, Rural King team up on truck driving need
A program will help Rural King distribution and put more licensed operators on the roads.
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Sports
Former Patrick & Henry Community College player makes it to the big leagues with New York Yankees
Bradley Hanner is the first player from the school to make it to the Major Leagues. He made his debut Friday night.
WEATHER
Storm clusters line up on the northwest-flow track and roll across Virginia
By any name — squall line, bow echo, mesoscale convective system or derecho — Monday’s and Tuesday’s storms stirred up some gusty winds.
Cardinal news 250
London Pleasants was an enslaved teen who seized his freedom by donning a red coat
The story of the Henrico County teenager is featured in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. He served as a trumpeter in the British army, then escaped to Canada after the war.
headlines from across the state
Headlines from across the state: Henry County sheriff suspends access to Flock cameras, more …
From elsewhere: Botetourt supervisor bars media from attending Google data center town hall. Pulaski councilman faces removal vote after arrest on child abuse material charges. Shenandoah County to appeal federal court order to change Confederate school names.
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